Minorcan Clam Chowder

A favorite recipe for my brother-in-law who is from St. Augustine, Fl. Datil peppers can be purchased online or may be substituted with Jalapeno peppers. 51 oz can of clams can be purchased at most wholesale clubs (ex: Sams, Costco)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon
• 2  medium onions, diced
• 2  green peppers, diced
• 2  red peppers, diced
• 2  datil bell peppers, diced (remove seeds)
• 1  large potato, peeled and diced
• 28  ounces  canned diced tomatoes
• 51  ounces  chopped ocean clams
• 1  teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. In a large stock pot render the chopped bacon.
2. Keep the bacon in the pan.
3. Add the onions and red and green peppers.
4. Saute until translucent.
5. Add tomatoes, clams and juice, potatoes, datil peppers and thyme.
6. Let simmer until potatoes are fork tender.